- The Bet MGM Autumn Racing Weekend – 3rd and 4th October – Ascot Racecourse – 7 miles from Magna House
A spectacle of stamina, speed and skill, the penultimate meeting of Ascot’s Flat season. The Autumn Racing Weekend also features the annual Ascot beer festival – in association with Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) – catering to all tastes with an astonishing array of real ales, ciders, and perries. On the track, Friday’s feature is the £100,000 Listed Noel Murless Stakes, a valuable race for young staying horses. - Fright Nights at Thorpe Park – Selected nights from 3rd October – Thorpe Park – 4 miles from Magna House
Europe’s top theme park scare event returns this October with soul-sucking scare mazes, hellfire-fuelled horror shows, and devilishly daring scare zones — plus the UK’s most thrilling rides in the dark. Fright Nights took home Gold for Europe’s Top Theme Park Scare Event at the 2024 SCAR Awards, and this Halloween they’re letting the Lord of Darkness himself, Lucifer, take control to unleash even more terror on Thorpe Park! - Denbies Vintage and Collectables Fair – 5th October – Denbies Wine Estate – 25 miles from Magna House
The Denbies Antiques, Vintage and Interiors Fair spans across two indoor areas leading to a bright and spacious outdoor Courtyard. Upon arrival you will also find to the left of Denbies main building an ‘Avenue’ of outside stalls. On offer is an array of Antiques & Curios that cater to a wide variety of tastes, you’ll find everything from silverware, glassware, ceramics, vintage, vintage clothing to unique collectables, paintings, fine jewellery and much, much more. - The Glenn Miller and Big Band Spectacular – 8th October – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford – 23 miles from Magna House
Step into a world of timeless melodies and unforgettable performances. Imagine an evening filled with the legendary sounds of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more! The acclaimed Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK is bringing the magic of the Big Band era to life, and you’re invited to join the celebration. - Harvest Secret Vineyard Trail and Wine Tasting Experience – Denbies Wine Estate – 17th October – 25 miles from Magna House
Join Denbies WSET Wine Expert for a 2 hour immersive appreciation of wine production at Denbies. Followed by a Crush Pad Wine Tasting where you will learn about the first pressings and wine making process. Conclude your visit with a Food & Wine Matching in the Wine Library Brasserie & Bar. - The QIPCO British Champions Day – 18th October – Ascot Racecourse – 7 miles from Magna House
Champions are crowned at the thrilling finale to the British Flat season. The Ultimate Raceday features seven races for the first time this year – including a record five Group 1s – with the very best horses, jockeys and trainers competing. Witness history as legends are inducted into British Racing’s Hall of Fame and the 2025 Flat Champions are crowned throughout the afternoon. Get close to the stars of the sport via the Jockey Hub and Meet The Racehorse and round the day off at the celebratory After Party. - Surrey Hills Fire and Food Fair – 18th and 19th October – Hoggs Back Brewery, Tongham – 20 miles from Magna House
Ignite your senses with live-fire, food and outdoor living, local brews, and cosy fire pits at the Surrey Hills Fire & Food Fair. This two-day event in collaboration with The BBQ Magazine and the Hogs Back Brewery is a feast for the senses, featuring live-fire, food and outdoor living demos, barbecue masterclasses, family fun activities, live music, Surrey Hills artisan stalls and Food & drink demos from Surrey Hill’s producers. - Halloween at Hampton Court Palace – 25th October – 2nd November – Hampton Court Palace – 11 miles from Magna House
Discover Henry VIII’s notoriously haunted palace this Halloween, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court Palace.This October half term, lose yourself in atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects as the palace and gardens are transformed by magical spells. See if you can brave the eerie new outdoor trail and keep your eyes peeled for restless spirits who might be roaming the grounds. As you tiptoe through the winding corridors and around the palace gardens, you’ll feel the chilling presence of our infamous ghosts hiding around every corner. - Epsom Fireworks and Funfair – 8th November – Hook Road Arena, Epsom – 24 miles from Magna House
The Epsom Fireworks Display has been run since since 1971. It is noted as one of the best in the south of England. There are quiet fireworks for young children at 6.30pm and the main show at 7.30pm. - November Racing Weekend – 21st and 22nd November – Ascot Racecourse – 7 miles from Magna House
The November Racing Weekend is one of two high-quality weekends of Jumps racing at Ascot towards the end of the year. This meeting provides the perfect opportunity to see some of the stars of the future as a collection of promising novice hurdlers and chasers traditionally line up on the opening day of the weekend. The likes of Chantry House, Angels Breath, Many Clouds and Simonsig have featured on this card while a series of competitive, exciting handicaps over both disciplines ensure it is always an enjoyable day of Jumps racing.